Name any book that really inspired you, a book that you can read several times and not get bored. Also, few words on why/how it inspired you.
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Quran e Pak. Its not only due to belief, but its a fact that whenever I read it, I always get new insights and new meanings. Every verse reveals new meaning and provide a new solution depending on what you are going through.
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I wonder which book ever inspired me 
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In urdu 'Mout ka Manzar, Marny ke ba'ad kiya hoga'.
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Many books inspired me .
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Qur'aan-e-Paak** *tafheem-ul-Qur'aan*: tarjuma N tafseer by Maulaana Abul 'Alaa Maudoodii],
*seerat-un-Nabii* [saws] by Abul 'Alaa Maudoodii [r.a.]
and
*Qur'aan, Bible and the Science* by Maurice Bucaille :)**
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Qur'aan-e-Paak** *tafheem-ul-Qur'aan*: tarjuma N tafseer by Maulaana Abul 'Alaa Maudoodii],
*seerat-un-Nabii* [saws] by Abul 'Alaa Maudoodii [r.a.]
and
*Qur'aan, Bible and the Science* by Maurice Bucaille :)**
KKF, I never heard 'Seerat un Nabii' by Maudoodi Saheb. Are you sure, you are not talking about 'Seerat un Nabii' by Allama Shibli Nomani / Salman Nadvi
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I read 'Seerat-un-Nabi 
by Shibli Nomani. Gr8 book.
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KKF, I never heard 'Seerat un Nabii' by Maudoodi Saheb. Are you sure, you are not talking about 'Seerat un Nabii' by Allama Shibli Nomani / Salman Nadvi
oops! sorry...i got the title of the book wrong. i called home and i was told the title of the book is **"seerat-e-sarwar-e-'aalam"**** written by *Maulana Syed Abul 'Alaa Maudoodii* and published by *Markazii Maktabah Islamii, Jam'a Masjid, Delhi.*
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^ Thanks for clarifying. I'll also search and read that bcoz I also like Maudoodi Saheb's writings.
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^ Thanks for clarifying. I'll also search and read that bcoz I also like Maudoodi Saheb's writings.
YESSSS!!!! i LOVE his extempore style of writing but i do NOT always agree with what he says...they are a very few far N wide!...having said that, i LOVE the way he writes...amazing! it's really persuasive!
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Yes Quran and sunnah are biggest guidance and inspirations of all , no doubt about it.
But I sure there are other books people have read and got inspiration from and there is no shame in sharing that. This site is not run and monitored by Talibaans or AlQaida.:)
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^ Lol Mirch Uncle.
I'm inspired from Bano Qudsia's novel 'Raja Gidh' and this is one of those books that I have read for more than one time. The theme behind the novel i.e. distinction between Haram and Halaal, the philosophy uttered through animal characters make this novel distinguished from other novels. Strong charcterisation by Bano Qudsia makes each and every character alive in your memories for long.
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Sounds like interesting book :)
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^ Its a must read LKK. Also available online
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As a kid, C Rajagopalachari's Ramayana and Mahabharatha inspired me a great deal. He brought the characters to life. While the Ramayana was more serious, the Mahabharatha had lots of interesting anecdotes. The ~ 11 day war was described in detail, with each day's account describing the ebb and flow of battle. Have read the Mahabharatha several times.
The Kite Runner is by far rhe best book I have read recently. The story of the boy who runs down kites for his best friend just tugs at your heart - and you cry for him and his son.
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Will check M123. :)
Southie! I seen the movie 'Kite Runner' too wasn't that much affective.
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lethal, if you read the book and then watched the movie, I believe you will recognize and fall in love with each character
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The Kite Runner…I Like the character of Aamir In the Book and I learnt alot about culture of Afghan Ppl !!!
:k: Nice book to read !
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'Pyar ka pehla Shehr' by Mustansar Hussain Tarar is also one of those books that I've read for more than once. It was Tarar's first novel after writing so many famous travelogues. In fact, this is also a story of tourist who fall in love with a French girl. The description of Paris's atmosphere (of 1970's), the problems of immigrants and above all the end of the novel inspired me a lot.
It is one of the most read books of Urdu. In an interview Tarar told that half oh his kitchen's expenses are financed through the royalty of this novel.